Category: Organizational/Internal Matters
IUPAC Seeks Candidates for New Executive Director
Executive Director
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is seeking to appoint a new Executive Director to replace Dr. Terrence A. Renner, who will retire at the end of 2012. The Executive Director reports to the President through the Secretary General and the Treasurer. The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of the business of the Union, including management of the Union’s Secretariat, its publications, finance, interactions with National Adhering Organizations that comprise the Union, organization of biennial General Assemblies and Congresses, and the provision of support for the officers and governing bodies of the Union. The IUPAC Secretariat has a current staff of five and is located in Research Triangle Park, NC. Extensive travel outside the United States is required.
The Executive Director will have
a substantial background in chemistry (doctoral degree preferred)
ability to organize, manage, recruit and interact effectively with workers in a small office environment
proficiency in information technology
ability to formulate and execute the IUPAC budget (currently ~USD 1.5 million p.a.)
ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a large number of scientific leaders throughout the world
Experience in revenue generation and the protection and monetization of intellectual property (e.g. trademarks and copyrights) is an advantage.
A detailed job description is available on request. Salary is commensurate with experience. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The desired appointment date is mid-2012 to allow for a period of overlap with Dr. Renner.
IUPAC was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia. For over nine decades, the Union has succeeded in fostering worldwide communications in the chemical sciences and in uniting academic, industrial and public sector chemistry in a common language. IUPAC is recognized as the world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardized methods for measurement, atomic weights and many other critically evaluated data. In more recent years, IUPAC has been pro-active in establishing a wide range of conferences and projects designed to promote and stimulate modern developments in chemistry, and also to assist in aspects of chemical education and the public understanding of chemistry.
Interested applicants are asked to send their applications, including CVs and the names and contact details of three referees, by e-mail to the Secretary General at secretariat@iupac.org by 30 April 2012.